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20 February 2019THE PENINSULA HOTELS NAMED FIRST AND ONLY HOTEL BRANDTO ACHIEVE FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE-STARSTATUS ACROSS ENTIRE PORTFOLIOOfficial Five-Star Ratings Showcased on ForbesTravelGuide.comAn Unprecedented AchievementForbes Travel Guide (FTG) today unveiled its annual Star Rating list, which revealed that ThePeninsula Hotels had achieved Five-Star status across all ten of its properties. Theannouncement results in The Peninsula Hotels being the first and only hotel brand to achievethe highest possible FTG rating for all its hotels.Speaking of the achievement, Peter Borer, Chief Operating Officer of The Hongkong andShanghai Hotels, Limited, owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels, said: “This exceptionalresult is the culmination of an immense amount of hard work from colleagues across our ten- more -
THE PENINSULA HOTELS NAMED FIRST AND ONLY HOTEL BRAND TOACHIEVE FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE-STAR STATUS ACROSS ENTIREPORTFOLIO – 2hotels. Our employees dedicate themselves to providing our guests with the best possiblestandards of luxury service, and to be bestowed with such an exclusive award is testament tothis.” In recognition of employees’ hard work and to reflect the Five-Star status, The PeninsulaHotels will provide teams at each hotel a range of rewards over a five-day period, includingcomplimentary massages, Afternoon Tea experiences and special menus.No Stranger to Five-Star RatingsThe Peninsula Hotels is no stranger to Forbes Star ratings, with all of its properties in Asia, theUS, and Europe listed in the FTG last year, but with all ten of its hotels achieving a Five-Starrating this 2019, The Peninsula Hotels today made FTG history.- more -
THE PENINSULA HOTELS NAMED FIRST AND ONLY HOTEL BRAND TOACHIEVE FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE-STAR STATUS ACROSS ENTIREPORTFOLIO – 3In response to receiving this accolade, The Peninsula Manila General Manager Mark Choonsaid, “It’s a milestone event in our 43-year history for The Peninsula Manila to be named aForbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, the only one in the principal central business districts ofMakati and Fort Bonifacio Global City to receive this coveted ranking.”“We are delighted and immensely proud to join our sister hotels Hong Kong, Shanghai, NewYork, Tokyo, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Paris, Beijing, and Bangkok in this Five-Star rating, inturn making The Peninsula Hotels the first and only hotel group to achieve the highest possibleForbes Travel Guide rating across all our hotels. We are a Perfect Ten!,” he continued. “Wewill pursue our mission to be Manila’s foremost five-star luxury hotel by creating memorableexperiences and delivering innovative, personalized, elegant, and consistent service for ourguests coupled with warm Filipino hospitality.”- more -
THE PENINSULA HOTELS NAMED FIRST AND ONLY HOTEL BRAND TOACHIEVE FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE-STAR STATUS ACROSS ENTIREPORTFOLIO – 4The Gold Standard in Luxury HospitalityFTG’s luxury travel ratings have been the gold standard in the hospitality industry since 1958,recognised among the hospitality industry as being uniquely selective, rigorous, and highlycoveted. “Our objective, data-driven Star Rating list features properties that achieved animpeccable standard of excellence in hospitality,” said Filip Boyen, Chief Executive Officer ofFTG.Anonymous professional inspectors evaluate hotels based on more than 500 objectivestandards, with an emphasis on exceptional service, to help discerning travellers select theworld’s best luxury experiences.“FTG is delighted to celebrate The Peninsula Hotels as the first luxury hotel brand to receiveFive-Star ratings across every hotel in its portfolio – it’s the first time in the 61-year history ofthe ratings that a brand has achieved this,” added Boyen. “The Peninsula Hotels stood out fromwhat can only be described as an incredible list of prestigious properties this year. It’s aremarkable feat – the epitome of luxury service.”Special Rewards to Celebrate Five-Star StatusIn celebration of their Five-Star achievement, The Peninsula Hotels is pleased to offer guests aspecial reward. Between 27 February to 31 May 2019, guests can enjoy the best available rate;flexible check-in and check-out; an upgrade to the next available room category (subject toavailability); and a dining or spa credit when booking via peninsula.com, our telephone serviceor email reservationpmn@peninsula.com (terms and conditions apply).*For the full list of award winners and more information about FTG, click here.- more -
THE PENINSULA HOTELS NAMED FIRST AND ONLY HOTEL BRAND TOACHIEVE FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE FIVE-STAR STATUS ACROSS ENTIREPORTFOLIO – 5###About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH)Incorporated in 1866 and listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (00045), HSH is the holdingcompany of a Group which is engaged in the ownership, development and management of prestigioushotel, commercial and residential properties in key locations in Asia, the United States and Europe, aswell as the provision of tourism and leisure, club management and other services. The Peninsula Hotelsportfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, ThePeninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, ThePeninsula Paris, The Peninsula Bangkok, and The Peninsula Manila. Projects under developmentinclude The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Istanbul and The Peninsula Yangon. The propertyportfolio of the Group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John’s Building inHong Kong; The Landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. Theclubs and services portfolio of the Group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; Thai Country Clubin Bangkok, Thailand; Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs andConsultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.Forbes Travel GuideForbes Travel Guide (FTG) is the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas. Fora detailed explanation of how FTG compiles its Star ratings, click here. For the full award winners list,daily travel stories and more information about FTG, visit www.forbestravelguide.com.The Peninsula Manila Media ContactMr Mariano GarchitorenaDirector of Public RelationsThe Peninsula ManilaCorner of Ayala and Makati Avenues 1226 Makati City, Metro Manila, PhilippinesTelephone: 63 2 887 2888, 63 2 810 3456Mobile: 63 917 581 6633E-mail: sula.comForbes Travel Guide Media ContactsNorth AmericaKey Group WorldwideJaret Kellerjkeller@keygroup.tv, 212-988-7701Tara Halperthalper@keygroup.tv, 212-988-7702InternationalRuder FinnTripti Gusain gusaint@ruderfinnasia.com, 65-83639557
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star hotel, the only one in the principal central business districts of Makati and Fort Bonifacio Global City to receive this coveted ranking.” “We are delighted and immensely proud to join ou
